I _____ report to work at 8 am sharp: I can't be late.
must / have to/ have got to
You ____ smoke in the building, it's prohibited.
mustn't
___ we _____ clock in every morning? (asking about an obligation)
do...need to/ do...have to /
must
It was forbidden to camp there. We _____ set up the tent in that area. So, we were obligated to stay in a hotel instead.
couldn't
weren't allowed to
It was raining. I (should take ) an umbrella.
should have taken
I _____ pick up my daughter at 6, so I left work earlier than usual yesterday.
had to / needed to
You _____ wear a tie, it's not necessary here.
don't have to / don't need to
___ he _____ clock in every morning? (asking about an obligation)
does....have to / does...need to
must
I didn't study enough and I failed the test . I ______ more.
should have studied
I didn't wake up early enough. I (should wake up) earlier.
should have woken up
I am so, so tired. ____ take a break?
Can I...
May I...
Could I...
The security guard _____ check everyone who comes into the building, just people with large bags.
doesn't have to / doesn't need to
How _____ I answer the phone? ____ I just say 'Maybel speaking,' or ____ I say the full department name, like 'Telcom Industries, Marketing department, This is Maybel speaking'?
(asking for advice)
should
I didn't eat lunch and my stomach was growling. I _____ lunch before we left.
should have had / should have eaten
We (to be allowed to) travel broad for a few months, but now we can.
we were allowed to
It's not 'official' company policy, but you ____ wear a tie everyday. That's my advice to you. The boss really likes us to dress formally. If you wear a tie, he'll take a liking to you.
should
She _________ work in the office everyday. She can telecommute.
doesn't have to / doesn't need to
___ we _____ to smoke here or do we need to go outside?
are...allowed
Many books were banned during those uncertain times. They ______ read about certain subjects.
couldn't / weren't allowed to
We're not _____ ___ smoke in this park.
allowed to
Phones are prohibited in class. You ____ bring one with you. If the teacher discovers it, you'll get detention.
mustn't
___ you ____ attend that meeting last week? I heard that it was very long, boring and unproductive. (asking about an obligation)
did... have to / did...need to
I told you it would start raining! You ____ an umbrella.
should have brought